M4.1 Earthquake in the Owen Fracture Zone region — September 5, 2024
2024-09-05 23:11:20 UTC (2024-09-05) · approx. 3:11 AM UTC+4 local
On September 5, 2024 at 23:11 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck in the Owen Fracture Zone region, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 14.2961°, 56.5599°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
56.5599°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake in the Owen Fracture Zone region?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck in the Owen Fracture Zone region on September 5, 2024 at 23:11 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000nxj0). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, September 5, 2024). M4.1 Earthquake in the Owen Fracture Zone region — September 5, 2024. Retrieved November 15, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us6000nxj0/